Hong Kong’s first physical gold ETF offers direct bank redemption and will expand to licensed digital asset platforms, with a tokenized version slated for Q1 2026.
The Hang Seng Gold ETF has launched on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, marking the first physical gold ETF in the city with direct bank redemption. Officials confirmed future distribution through licensed digital asset trading platforms to broaden investor access. A non-listed tokenized version is in its final testing phase and expected to debut in Q1 2026 without physical gold redemption, aimed at retail participation.